Dean Chapman
Oct 3, 2017
Mr. Dean Morris Chapman, age 97, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017. He was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 20, 1920 to LeRoy & Rolla (Warren) Chapman and served his country in the US Army during World War II in the European Theater as an aid to General Morris. He married the former Shirley Poole on August 22,...
Brandon Joseph Whitaker
Oct 2, 2017
Mr. Brandon Joseph Whitaker, age 36, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on January 15, 1981 to John & Joyce (Nerli) Whitaker. Brandon graduated from Fruitport High School, enjoyed playing cards especially cribbage and surf fishing. SURVIVORS Father, John (Kristen) Whitaker; grandmother, Shirley Whitaker; brother, Ty (Heather) Whitaker; nieces, Payton & Hadley Whitaker;...
Michael D. Morris
Oct 1, 2017
Michael Dale Morris, Age 70, of Grand Haven passed away on Sunday October 1, 2017 surrounded by his family. Michael was preceded in death by his mother Marian (Shoemaker) Morris. Surviving are his children Tamara "Tammy" Pelfrey, Sherry (Robert) Minott, Michelle (Brian) Ellison, Lindsay O'Neal, Nicole Morris; grandchildren, Amanda, Ashley, Kameron, Ericka, Karis, Brennan, Chelsae, Ryan, Cory and Isabel;...
Evelyn M. Ogren
Sep 28, 2017
Evelyn Martina (Johnson) Ogren, 80, died Thursday, the 28th of September after a long illness. A longtime resident of Muskegon, Tina worked at Brunswick Corporation in the 1960s, SD Warren paper company in the 1970s and Plumbs Supermarket in the 1980s. During this time, she also raised seven children, cared for elderly relatives and developed a successful business as...
Kay E. Smack
Sep 28, 2017
Ms. Kay Elaine Smack, age 74, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on December 30, 1942 to Norris & Helen (Greb) Zimmerman and graduated from Muskegon High School and Western Michigan University with her degree in Education. Ms. Smack had been a teacher for Muskegon Public Schools teaching 1st and 2nd grades for...
Alice M Dekker
Sep 26, 2017
Mrs. Alice May Dekker, age 85, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017. She was born in Coldwater, Michigan on November 4, 1931 to Mark & Susan (Holland) Hatmaker and married Charles Dekker on May 23, 1953. Mrs. Dekker had been employed as a Dietary Aide for Mercy Hospital for 20 years until retiring. Alice was a member of Berean...
Ella M Karel
Sep 25, 2017
Mrs. Ella Marie Karel, age 87, passed away Monday, September 25, 2017. She was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on May 20, 1930 to Orrin & Katie (Deephouse) Sheffield and married Claude Karel on August 18, 1949. Ella worked with her husband at Karel's Toys and Hobbies for over 30 years until the store closed. Then she worked as...
Beverly M. Batten
Sep 24, 2017
Mrs. Beverly Mae Batten, age 93, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on June 4, 1924 to Rudolph & Dora (VanDyke) Ortquist and married Ray Batten on September 6, 1946. Mrs. Batten had been employed as a Assistant Vice President of Personnel for Muskegon Bank & Trust/First of America Bank for over 30...
Florence I. Schmidt
Sep 23, 2017
Mrs. Florence Ina Schmidt, age 92, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017. She was born in Armington, Illinois on March 9, 1925 to Roscoe & Eliza (Davis) Buttry and grew up in Armington, Illinois. Florence had assembled aircraft parts during World War II in her younger years and worked for a dentist briefly. She became a full time homemaker...
Joseph A Blunka Jr.
Sep 23, 2017
Mr. Joseph Andrew Blunka Jr., age 87, passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 2, 1930 to Joseph & Marie (Kasmir) Blunka and served his country in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Blunka had been a self employed painter for years. SURVIVORS Brother, Richard Blunka of Whitehall; nieces, MaryLou...
Margaret Lux
Sep 21, 2017
Margaret N. Lux, age 93, was called home to be with our Lord and her deceased loved ones on Thursday, September 21, 2017. Although this lovely lady was known by most as Margaret, her given birth name was actually Nishime Margaret. She was born in Baraga, Michigan and was brought into this world by a native Indian doctor who...
Joseph E Wilson
Sep 19, 2017
Mr. Joseph Edward Wilson "Scrambler Joe", age 49, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on April 1, 1968 to Carl & Verda (Blanchette) Wilson and had been employed as a carnival worker for Greater American Amusements. Joseph was a jokester (born on April Fools) who enjoyed working on machinery, video games, and loved...
Morris W. Henry
Sep 14, 2017
Mr. Morris Morrie Wayne Henry, age 67, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 14, 2017 after his long journey with Alzheimers. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on October 28, 1949 to Morris & Helen (Lewis) Henry and married the former Judi Cierlak in Muskegon, MI on November 23, 1968. Morrie had...
David Lee Elwell
Sep 14, 2017
Mr. David Lee Elwell, age 71, passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, September 14, 2017. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on May 7, 1946 to Richard & Marjorie (Vanderlaan) Elwell and served his country in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. He received his Bachelors Degree from Western Michigan University and married the...
Samuel George
Sep 8, 2017
Mr. Samuel George, age 92, passed away Friday, September 8, 2017. He was born in Okemah, Oklahoma on October 25, 1924 to Wilburn & Alice (Martin) George and graduated from Bearden High School. Sam entered the US Navy during World War II. After he was discharged he graduated from Oklahoma University with his Bachelor Degree in Science. He would...
Herman M. Hackstock
Sep 6, 2017
Mr. Herman Michael Hackstock, age 100, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017. He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on January 5, 1917 to Mathias & Theresa (Reitter) Hackstock and served his country in the US Army during World War II. He married the former Rosemary Schroll, and after her passing he met and married Norma Townsend on August 25,...
Dorman R. Hutchison
Aug 31, 2017
Mr. Dorman Robert Hutchison, age 80, passed away from his earthly body and this temporary world on Thursday, August 31, 2017 and entered into the presence of the Lord Jesus Christ, in whom he believed, and whom he had served since his salvation at age 8. He was born in Clayton, Michigan on March 25, 1937 to John and...
Verna C. Becker
Aug 27, 2017
Mrs. Verna Catherine Becker, age 76, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2017. She was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on October 30, 1940 to Edward & Edna (Ebright) Raskiewicz and married Gustav Becker on July 6, 1984. SURVIVORS Brothers, Edward Raskiewicz, James (Carol) Raskiewicz & Michael (Deborah) Raskiewicz; several nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her...
John "Jack" Williams
Aug 24, 2017
Mr. John "Jack" Watson Williams , age 91, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017. He was born in Muskegon, Michigan on March 24, 1926 to Nelson & Eva (Bell) Williams and married the former Maxine Riddle on May 15, 1946. Mr. Williams had been self employed as a salesperson for Dyna Weld for 15 years. Jack served in the...
Ronald Prell
Aug 24, 2017
Mr. Ronald Charles Prell, age 76, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017. He was born in Stanwood, Michigan on October 31, 1940 to Charles & Marguerite Prell and served his country in the US Navy. Mr. Prell had been employed as a machinist for S. D. Warren for over 30 years until retiring. Ronald was a former member of...